29/07/2008 09:10. Complaint: My wife, Mary Anne, is right. Overloading a four-cylinder car taxes its performance. The Malibu LTZ was dragging and whining in higher elevations, an unhappy behavior that disappeared after the car was relieved of its burden.

Ride, acceleration and handling: When unloaded or loaded properly, the four-cylinder, six-speed Malibu LTZ accelerates and handles perfectly, meeting or exceeding the expectations of most family sedan drivers. Too much weight changes the dynamic, especially on curves. Ride comfort - the way the... // Concord Monitor